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Blog of Dr. Michelle Haff |
 Oh, is there anything better than summer? Gardens flourish, lakes and rivers warm up for swimming, days are long, and vacation awaits. It's as if winter never was!
The summer solstice always reminds me to soak up the light - while we have it - and embrace the hope and newness of the season. One of my favorite herbs for Depression, St. John's Wort, is traditionally harvested at the summer solstice. Ancient cultures believed many herbs hit their peak medicinal value at the solstice. St. John's Wort is thought to also harness the energetic properties of the year's longest - and lightest - day. I always think of this when prescribing St. John's Wort to patients, especially when they're struggling with low mood in the dead of winter. I like to think of St. John's Wort as gracing someone with the light of summer during what can feel like such a dark time. May you embrace the light of summer and enjoy all that it brings your way. Wishing you and your family much health and wellness! Comments are closed.
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Dr. Michelle Haff (she/her) is a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Acupuncturist at Lilac Natural Medicine in Bedford, New Hampshire. Her practice focuses on Pediatrics, Women's Medicine, GI, Endocrine, and Mental Health concerns. She is a Primary Care Provider for the whole family and loves treating kids from pre-conception into their teens, as well as adults of all ages.
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